Counterfeit $20 bills are being passed around Saline County, according to a statement Thursday from the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The bills actually say “Replica” in small print on the left and right front side the bill, and “This is a replica” at the bottom middle. It also says “This note is not legal, […]
Use these 6 tips to avoid the online “Secret Santa” scam
“Secret Santa” and “Secret Sister” scams are popular on social media. They are often disguised as a fun holiday exchange, when in reality, they can turn into a scam costing money, your personal information, and heartache during the holidays. This type of scam works by requesting that participants send online “friends” relatively inexpensive gifts, gift […]
The scam isn’t new, but didn’t go away; Recent callers are posing as Benton Utilities staff
Many of us have heard of a scam where the caller poses as an official to try to get you to give them money. It’s not new, but it’s also not over. Benton Utilities has been contacted by customers about scam calls they received recently. They say they have been the caller tells them their […]
Jury Duty Scam adds element of credibility with right names
You’ve probably heard about the scam where someone calls to say (a) you’ve missed jury duty, (b) there’s a warrant for your arrest, and (c) you can only avoid going to jail if you purchase a money card and give them the number or else send money through a wire transfer. You already know not […]
Latest scam about jury duty costing locals thousands
Saline County Circuit Clerk Myka Sample has issued a warning that there is a scam going around in Saline County and Garland County. Someone calls and says you missed jury duty and they tell the person to go to Dollar General and buy a pre-paid credit card. Then they say not to call anyone else […]
Benton Utilities warns customers of recent shut-off scam
Benton Utilities warns the public of a recent scam with someone posing as a collection employee. If you’re thinking “stop, I’ve heard this one,” remember that there wouldn’t be scam artists if no one was falling for the scam. In this particular case, someone is contacting people by phone call, text and also email. They […]
Phone scammers want your info to apply for unemployment
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is warning residents about scam phone callers that seek your personal information so they can steal your identity. A statement from SCSO says they have received several complaints about callers posing as police officers. The caller claims that the person’s identity has already been stolen. Then they ask the […]
Arkansas AG Calls for Feds & Telecoms to Stop Scammers from Robocalling
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge wrote an op-ed article that was recently published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, calling for the federal government and telecom companies to do more to stop illegal caller ID spoofing and robocalls. That article is re-printed here below: The phone rings and rings and rings. The number on my caller […]
Report It to Authorities If You Get This Scam Call
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office has taken reports of a telephone scam that is prevalent in the area. Many residents of Saline County have been receiving threatening telephone calls from individuals posing deputies of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The callers typically inform victims that they have warrants for their arrest, or that they […]
Scam Alert: Man Posing as Deputy Asking for Donations
***SCAM ALERT*** On Friday, January 26 at about 12:30 p.m., I got a message from a MySaline reader in Sardis, that said a man came to her door that morning. She said he identified himself as a Sheriff’s Deputy and was asking for donations. He’s not. I confirmed with Lt. Silk of the Saline County […]